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Marines

United States Marine Band

Mission

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization.

UPDATES

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Sousa's March Mania 2025

Sousa's March Mania begins March 3! Listen to the competing marches and fill out your bracket now!

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2025 Concert Season

Check out the schedule for the Marine Band's 2025 Winter/Spring concerts!

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Join the Marine Band

Check out our current job opportunities.

News

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Marine Chamber Orchestra: Symphonic Celestials

Join “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 for a musician-led performance at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at the Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus.

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2025 Chamber Music Series Continues at First Congressional United Church of Christ in Washington, DC.

This week, “The President’s Own” continues its 2025 Chamber Music Series at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 2. Coordinated by trumpet and cornet player Gunnery Sgt. Brandon Eubank, the concert will be at First Congressional United Church of Christ in Washington, DC. The concert is free. No tickets are required.

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Marine Band to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Join “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, for a special concert commemorating the Battle of Iwo Jima exactly 80 years from the day Joe Rosenthal took his striking photograph of six Marines raising the flag atop Mt. Suribachi. Taking inspiration from one of World War II’s most iconic images, the program will present a variety of pieces new and old recalling the sacrifices made by Americans on the way to victory in the Pacific Theater.

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